In Somerset County there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 87.52% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,671 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Fiber internet providers in Somerset County, NJ.
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Somerset County, NJ Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Somerset County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Somerset County are not shown.
Somerset County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Somerset County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 87.52% of Somerset County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Call one of the companies with service in Somerset County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Somerset County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Somerset County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Somerset County home can get up to 4,671 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which 41.28% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 75 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Somerset County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Somerset County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Somerset County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Somerset County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 76.34% of Somerset County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 23.35% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Somerset County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Somerset County, along with details on where in Somerset County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Somerset County, NJ
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 77.24%, or 266,772 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Somerset County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Somerset County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerset County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Somerset County. The fastest plan anyone in Somerset County can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Somerset County customers is up to 1,677 Mbps.
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- 66.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 33.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Somerset County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Somerset County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Somerset County is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,657 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 66.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 33.1% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Somerset County, NJ
Verizon fiber coverage
About 77.24%, or 266,772 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Somerset County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Somerset County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerset County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Somerset County. The fastest plan anyone in Somerset County can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Somerset County customers is up to 1,677 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 66.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 33.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Somerset County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Somerset County fiber providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Somerset County is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,657 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 66.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 33.1% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Somerset County, NJ
Optimum fiber coverage
About 41.28%, or 142,576 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northeast, north, east, west, northwest, and southeast Somerset County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Somerset County.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerset County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Somerset County. The fastest plan anyone in Somerset County can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Somerset County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Somerset County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Optimum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Somerset County fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Somerset County is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Somerset County, NJ
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 10.06%, or 34,748 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, central, and west Somerset County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Somerset County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerset County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Somerset County. The fastest plan anyone in Somerset County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Somerset County customers is up to 1,931 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Somerset County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Somerset County fiber providers. Brightspeed offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Somerset County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,931 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Somerset County, NJ
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 2.12%, or 7,309 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northwest, southeast, northeast, south, and central Somerset County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Somerset County.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerset County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Somerset County. The fastest plan anyone in Somerset County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Somerset County customers is up to 1,589 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 50.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 40.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Somerset County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Somerset County fiber providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Somerset County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 226 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 50.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 40.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Somerset County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Somerset County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Somerset County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Fiber internet speeds in Somerset County are much faster versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 0.00 Mbps in New Jersey versus 4,671 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in New Jersey is 0.00% versus 87.52% in Somerset County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Somerset County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Middlesex County, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hunterdon County, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond County, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kings County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Northampton County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lehigh County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Perry County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Juniata County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mifflin County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Marion County, OR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sarasota County, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Cruz County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Luis Obispo County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Juan Municipio, PR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rutherford County, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rockland County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rockingham County, NH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ottawa County, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Nueces County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds